Mohair – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mohair – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mohair usually refers to a silk-like fabric or yarn made from the hair of the docile Angora goat.
Mohair is shorn from the goat without harming the animal. Shearing is done twice a year, in the spring and in the fall. The Angora goats are well groomed and brushed regularly in order to ensure the finest product. One goat will produce 11 to 17 pounds of Mohair a year. Shearing is done on a clean swept floor with extra care taken to keep the hair clean and free of debris. The hair is then processed to remove natural grease, dirt and vegetable matter. Mohair grows in uniform locks and a mechanical process called dehairing is used to separate the coarse hair from the down hair. Mohair should not be confused with the fur from the angora rabbit, which is called angora.